Cricketer's missed farewells: 11 players who deserved a final match

5. Virender Sehwag

“Fearless” is a word that would suit Virender Sehwag perfectly. He dominated world cricket at the top order with ease. He is a batter who would never back down from any challenge. His highest scores of 319 in Test cricket and 219 in ODIs are a perfect example of how fearlessness can result in success. 

Sehwag has played 104 Test matches for India. During his time as the opener, he scored 23 centuries and 8,586 runs for the team. Sehwag could go after the bowling from the first over itself. This is a rare talent for any batter. 

Apart from his batting, he was well known for having a knack for picking wickets as a part-timer. Yes, as a part-timer, he has produced a few match-winning spells. The best bowling figures of 4/6 in ODIs showcase that. However, poor form and the rise of Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan meant that he was benched and later dropped. After a few years, he announced his retirement from the game.

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